Liquid-delivering device



C. SCHOCK.

LIQUID DELIVERING DEVICE.

APPLICATION rnrn FEB. 26. I915.

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LIQUID DELIVERING DEVICE.

APPLICATION FILED FEB. 26. I915. J

Patented Sept. 3, 1919.

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CLARENCE SCHOCK, 0F MOUNT JOY, PENNSYLVANIA.

LIQUID-DELIVERING DEVICE.

Application filed February 26, 1915.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, Cmnnxcn Scnocx, residing at Mount Joy, in the county of Lancaster and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Liquid'Delivering Devices, of Whiclrthe following is a specification.

This invention relates to liquid delivering devices and comprises an elevated re ceiving and delivering receptacle situated to one side of a path of travel, and discharge mcans leading therefrom at a sufficient height above the path so as not to obstruct trallic, such discharge means being advantageously arranged for swinging movement whereby in one position it may bridge the path and in another position be maintained in a position not spannin such path, together with a source of supply of fluid and mechanism such as a pump for primarily delivering fluid from the source of supply to the elevated receptacle; and it further comprises a liquid receiving and delivering receptacle in combination with a pump for delivering a predetermined supply of liquid to such receptacle, the receptacle therefore being of a capacity slightly in excess of such supply and constituting pump puessure releasing means, and discharge means leading from said receptacle to a distant point arranged with respect to the receptacle in such manner that the predetermined supply delivered thereto may be discharged therefrom substantially as fast as received, the discharge means being advantageously arranged for swinging movement in order that the fluid may be conducted to the point of use.

It has been the custom heretofore in filling tanks of automobiles, motorboats and the like to measure out a quantity of gasolene to be used and pour the same from the can into Which it is measured into the tank by means of a funnel or the like. It has also been the custom Where self-measuring pumps are used to locate the same in oaragcs E from such self-measuring pumps by means of a short hose leading from the pumps. The first of these methods involves considerable labor, incidental loss of time, and quite often, because of the careless handling of the gasolene, leads to explosions resulting in severe accidents. The use of measuring pumps, as indicated, is advantageous to some extent in that time 1s saved when it is Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 23, 1919.

Serial No. 10,828.

automobile. In many cities there are laws,-

ordinances and regulations prohibiting the installation of pumps along the curbing or near the road which the automobile travels; and prohibiting the laying of permanent plpcs across the foot passages or sidewalks from buildings to the curbs or roadways.

The present invention obviates the disadvantages arising from the following of the heretofore known methods and is susceptible of use in connection with selfmcasuring pumps, this allowing of retention of the advantages of such pumps.

In the use of self-measuring pumps of the type wherein one complete stroke of the piston delivers a pre-determined amount of liquid, it is possible, accidentally or otherwise, to deliver less than the predetermined amount by operating the pump at too rapid a rate or in such manner that the piston does not make its full stroke. When the gasolene is being delivered directly to the tank by such pumps, there is no way in which one can determine if the quantity asked for is being furnished. This invention provides a secondary measuring device which may be used as a check for the self-measuring pump. But in its use as a measuring device the invention is adapted for operation in connection with pumps not of the self-measuring type.

According to the present invention the liquid is delivered, advantageously from a self-measuring pump, to the tank of the automobile or other vehicle which may be at a point distant from the pump. The liquid is first caused to flow into a charge receiving and discharging receptacle which acts to release the liquid from pump pressure and which is preferably elevated a sufficient distance above the path to allow an extension discharge therefrom to bridge the path at a point high enough to allow the usual trafiic to pass thereunder; and the liquid as it is delivered to such receptacle is caused to flow through the discharge means to the point of use. If desired the receiving and discharging receptacle may be provided with a gage for the purpose of allowing the automobile driver, or pump operator, to check the quantity of gasolene delivered by the pump.

In the accompanying drawings. which show two forms of a specific embodiment of my invention,

Figure 1 is a view'in perspective of my improved liquid delivering device attached to the side of a building wall within the boundary of the curb and shown in extended position in full lines and in withdrawn position in dotted lines;

Fig. 2 is an enlarged side elevation of the charge receiving reservoir and extension discharge member;

. Fig. 3 is a front elevation of the charge.

receiving reservoir showing the discharge pipe in section;

Fig. 4 is an enlarged vert1cal sect1onal view of the charge receiving reservoir, the pipes being in elevation, and

Fig. 5 is a vertical section through a modified form of charge receiving reservoir.

While I have shown the invention as applied to the side of a building inside of the curb and building line at a convenient height above the usual traflic, it is to be understood that it can be used in connection with other structures such as wharves, river docks and the like, and inall places where a quick and convenient delivery of a supply of fuel is desired. Referring to the drawings and more especially to Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive, the primary fluid delivery device consists of a pump 1, connected to a suitable source of supply A, shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, a charge receiving and delivering reservoir 2 and a movable extension discharge member 3. The reservoir serves to release the liquid from pump pressure. The pump 'being'preferably of a standard self-measuring type, operated by a crank or other convenient means, a detailed description thereof is not deemed necessary for thepurposes of this invention.

However a self-measuring pump is not essential. The charge receiving reservoir and the discharge iigember leading therefrom are positioned sufficiently high to avoid any obstruction of the side-walk and to allow free flow of the liquid. The pump is connected to the charge receiving and pump pressure releasing reservoir 2 by pipe 4 which in thespecific embediment shown extends verti- .cally upward for some distance and then downwardly in continuation 6 into proximity to the bottom of the reservoir. This construction allows the reservoir to be filled gradually from the bottom upward and eliminates splashing. For convenience of construction the vertical pipes 4 and 6 are connected by the nipple 5. Pipe 6 is supported by the brackets 7. The receiving reservoir is rotatably supported at the bottom upon a shelf bracket 8. These brackets are secured to a base 9 by bolts 10, and such base in turn'is fastened to a support 11 as shown, or any other convenient support, such for exam le as the side of a building.

- The upper brackets 7 are provided with outer clamping sections 12 which are securely bolted to inner mating sections formed on the bracket as shown in Fig. 4 or they may be provided with openings through which the pipe 6 passes. The lower bracket 8 is provided with an opening through which a short pipe or nipple connection 14 extends.

Valve 13 on the short section of pipe'lt is used when the reservoir is to be used as a measuring device. .1 Y

The charge receiving reservoir 2 into which a charge of the liquid fuel'is forced from the pump 1, consists of a cylindrical shell, having an upper conical. member 16 and a conversely disposed lower conical member 17. The conical members 16 and 17 are shouldered as at 18 so as to seat the shell and in fact is not desired as the air should have free access to the reservoir 2 in order that the liquid therein may be under atmospheric pressure and thus flow freely through thedischarge pipe. The shield is designed to deflect water such as rain, snow and the like and prevent it entering the reservoir,-

and' also serves to steady the interconnected .parts of the reservoir as the reservoir rotates movable disc arge member.

A lug 22 is provided on the conical member 16 and has an opening therein into which one end of a brace rod of the extension discharge device is fastened. When used as a check to the self-measuring pump, or when used in connection with an ordinary lift or force p mp not of the measuring type, the reservoir is advantageously provided with a gage 23 which may be of any suitable kind.- In thls event the valve 13 should be closed before liquid is pumped to the reservoir. The reservoir may thus serve as a measure, the valve 13 being operated to allow the liquld to fiow out of the reservoir after it has been filled with the predetermined quantity, indicated by the gage.

The movable extension discharge member about the pi e 6 in con unction'with the consists of a slightly inclined pipe 3 .con

nected at its highest end with the nipple 14 by an elbow 25 and having secured at its ered it is relieved of 3 may be useful in some instances for preventing dripping of gasolene. The nipple 14 extends through the enlarged opening in the bracket 8, and is threaded into the lower conversely disposed conical member 17. By this construction it will be seen that any swinging movement imparted to the extension discharge member will rotate the conical member 17 and that in turn the shell or reservoir forcing such receiving reservoir around the pipe 6 as an axis. a

A suitable fitting 28 constitutes the connection between the lowest end of the pipe 3 and the flexible end 26, and has provided at its closed upper end an eye 29 to which one end of a brace rod 30 is secured, the

, other end thereof being secured in the opening formed in the lug 22 of the upper conical member 16. A hose clamp connection 31 is provided between the lower end of the fitting and the flexible tubing 26 to prevent leakage of the asolene atthis point.

The end of t e flexible tubing 26 may be providedwith a metal spout 32 for insertion within the receiving tank of the-automobile or other like receptacle.

In operation, the overhead movable extension discharge member is swung outwardly from the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1 to the full line position, whereupon the spout 32 is placed in the tank of the automobile. The pump is then operated and the measured charge of liquid fuel is forced into th receiving reservoir.

The capacity of the receiving reservoir is advantageously in excess of the predetermined charge delivered by the force pump, as for example, assuming the selfmeasuring pump to be deliverinpilone gallon of liquid fuel per stroke, then t e capacity of the receiving'reservoir should be about one and one-third gallons. As this charge enters the receiving reservoir through the pipe 6 near the bottom thereof it rises, and Y forces out the air through the air spaces at the top of the reservoir around the loosely connected parts. After the charge is delivpump pressure, and flows directly to the automobile tank through the extension discharge. The reservoir is open to atmospheric pressure because of the loose fit of the parts at the top. When uslng a elfrmeasuring pump and not checking the same, it is of course possible, and advantageous in some instances, to dispense w th the valve 13. After the desired quantity of fuel has been delivered the movable extension discharge member is swung back into the dotted line position and the flexible end 26 may be conveniently secured upon a hook 33.

a In Fig. 5 of the drawings a modified form of receiving reservoir i shown. In this construction the pipe 4 is connected to the my invention be utilized.

pipe 6 by a return bend and drop connection 36.

A single bracket 7 is provided, into the sleeve 7 B of which is threaded a pipe 6. The pipe 6 extends downwardly from the other end of the sleeve into the reservoir to a point near the bottom. The pipes 6 and 6 may be secured separately as shown and described or a single pipe may be used as in the form first described. The water shield 20 is also secured to the lower end of the sleeve 7 of the bracket leaving a slight space above the upper conical member 16, so that the reservoir may be maintained under atmospheric pressure. Within the pipe 6 and 6 is secured a small tube 34 having communication with the reservoir near the lower end of the pipe at 35, and the return bend 36.

In operation, the measured charge is forced from the pump u through the return bend 36 down the pipes 6 and 6 into the reservoir; as the liquid flows out the opening at the bottom of the small tube 34 is uncovered. Air is thus admitted to the return bend 36 just prior to the emptying of the reservoir and liquid in pipe 66 between the return bend and the reservoir is quickly drained out. After the pumping operation is over and this draining complete the pipe 4 between the mm and the return bend 36 will be full 0 gasolene. In other words just prior'to the emptying of the reservoir air is admitted to the return bend whereby that portion of the device is placed under atmospheric pressure and all the liquid from that oint. to the reservoir 01' the pipe therein will readily drain out.

While I have shown two forms of the invention it is to be understood that other fprms may be used. Details of construction may be varied within a wide range and at the same time the principal features of t is therefore to be understood that the invention is not limited to the details except as hereinafter claimed.

What I claim is 1. A liquid fuel delivering device comprising in combination a source of liquid supply, means for conveying the liquid from the source of supply, a rotatably mounted receiving reservoir arranged to receive the charge of liquid fuel therefrom and means including a discharge member connected to said reservoir "and'rotatable therewith for conveying the charge of liquid fuel to a distant point.

2. A liquid fuel delivering device comprising in combination a source of liquid supply, a. pump for forcing the liquid from the said source of supply, an elevated pivotally mounted receiving reservoir arranged to receive a charge of liquid from the said pump and source of supply and means including a discharge member movable with said reservoir for conveying the charge of liquid fuel to a distant point. i

3. A liquid fuel delivering device including in combination, a source of liquid fuel supply, means for conveying a predetermined charge of the said fuel from the source of supply, an elevated receiving reservoir connected to said conveying means, capable of independent movement with respect to said conveying means and arranged to receive the said predetermined charge of liquid fuel, and means including a discharge pipe secured to said reservoir for conveying the predetermined charge of liquid fuel to a distant point, said reservoir and discharge pipe being arranged to permit the discharge pipe to swing about the axis of the reservoir.

4. Aliquid fuel delivering device includ ing in combination, a source of fuel supply, a pump connected to the said source of supply for delivering a charge of liquid fuel, a receiving reservoir pivotally mounted in proximity to a path of travel at a convenient height thereabove and arranged to receive a charge of liquid fuel from the pump, and means including a discharge member connected to the said receiving reservoir arranged to span the path of travel and deliver the said charge of liquid fuel at a distance from the said reservoir.

5. A liquid fuel delivering device includ'-' ing in combination, a source offuel supply, a pump connected to the said source of supply for delivering a charge of fuel, a receiving reservoir arranged in proximity to a path of public travel at a convenient height thereabove and arranged to receive a charge of the liquid fuel from the said pump, and means including a rotatable inclined discharge pipe connected to the said receiving reservoir and arranged to bridge over the path of public travel to deliver the said charge of liquid fuel on the side opposite to that of the receiving reservoir, and means for maintaining said discharge pipe at a suitable elevation.

6. In a liquid fuel delivering device, the

combination of a source of liquid supply,

and a receiving reservoir having an open top, means for conveying the liquid to the reservoir from the source of supply, means connected to the reservoir for conducting the liquidfrom the reservoir to a distant point, and a cap located above and spaced from the open top of said reservoir for forming a covering for the reservoir, and providing uninterrupted communication between the reservoir and the atmosphere.

7-. A liquid fuel delivering device comprising a source of liquid supply, a pump for delivering a charge of liquid from said source, a reservoir seated at a higher level than said pump and in communication with the atmosphere, and a pipe connecting said pump and said reservoir and terminating in the latter at a point below the top thereof, a vent tube located in that portion of the pipe in the reservoir and in communication With the reservoir at a relatively low point and leading to the top'of said pipe whereby prior to the final emptying of the liquid from the reservoir the liquid in the pipe at the point of the upper termination of the vent tube therein will be placed under atmospheric pressure.

In testimony whereof, I affix my signature in the presence of Witnesses.

CLARENCE SCHOCK.

Witnesses:

" H. M. STAUFFER, ANNA. DEARBECK. 

